Brompton Electric Explore 2021
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel
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Wheels 16"
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Suspension Rigid
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Motor 250W hub-drive
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Battery 300Wh 36V with LED display. Range 20-45 miles . 5V 1.5A USB port to charge portable devices. 4-hour full charge using included 2A charger
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Drivetrain 1 × 3
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Brakes Rim
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Precision drawn heat-treated steel tubing with hand brazing and selected auto-brazed joints
Suspension Fork
Reinforced Electric specific steel brazed fork
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Brompton Chain pusher
Shift Levers
Brompton 2 and 3 speed Trigger shifters
Crank
6061 forged aluminum crank with 50T chainring and integrated chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Integrated sealed bearing BB with cadence and torque sensor
Pedals
Brompton Folding left hand and non-folding right-hand pedals
Wheels
Rims
Front: Single wall rim, 250W Brushless DC motor providing assistance up to 25 kmp/h, Rear: Single wall rim, Brompton Wide ratio 3 speed internal gear hub with 2 speed external gears (13 and 16 tooth)
Tires
349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tire with a reflective sidewall
Brakes
Brakes
Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers
Cockpit
Grips
Lock-on grips with soft-compound rubber adhered to an engineered core
Headset
Brompton headset
Seat
Saddle
Fizik Aliante R7
Seatpost
Extended, Black (35")
Motor & Battery
Motor
Front: Single wall rim, 250W Brushless DC motor providing assistance up to 25 kmp/h, Rear: Single wall rim, Brompton Wide ratio 3 speed internal gear hub with 2 speed external gears (13 and 16 tooth)
Battery
300Wh 36V with LED display. Range 20-45 miles . 5V 1.5A USB port to charge portable devices. 4-hour full charge using included 2A charger
Model Overview
Electric Explore completes the Brompton E Explore model. Brompton launched 1 e-bike of this model so far.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Folding e-bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Folding e-bike is 1557$. However, even though the average price of a Folding e-bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality e-bike. In conclusion, always check e-bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Brompton released this model in 2021, its price was 3700$. Comparing this to the average Folding e-bike price, we see that the price is 137.64% more expensive.
Average weight for Folding e-bikes
Folding e-bikes weigh an average of 24.04 kg (53 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Brompton Electric Explore it’s weighing 17.42 kg (38.4 lbs). At this weight, is much lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 38% lighter than the average weight of Folding e-bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this e-bike is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
The Electric Explore 2021 e-bike is equipped with 16″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Electric Explore has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
This e-bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.
